The Nationalists in Brussels want a debate on what is being testified in the Courts of Justice in Malta in the ongoing case of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, even if it endangers the truth from coming out and from justice to be made,” Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer said in a speech on social media this morning.

Engerer explained how the European People’s Party, of which the PN is a member and where a Maltese is Secretary General, is now asking for a change in procedure in order to introduce a new debate during this week’s plenary as Vince Muscat is in the midst of giving his testimony in court.

He said that since the EPP is the biggest party in the European Parliament and since it is easy to gain a majority on a sensational issue, such a debate can be added with urgency. Therefore, the Nationalist Party is now requesting a change in procedure so that the debate happens on Thursday this week.

“No discussion on Malta bothers me because Malta has made great leaps forward during this past year, with Robert Abela’s leadership to strengthen our institutions and move them away, one and for all, from political interference. The results of the past year’s work are evident and no one doubts them any longer,” Engerer emphasised.

Engerer said that it would be insensitive of the European Parliament to hold this debate during such a delicate stage in the court process with regards to the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

He reminded of mistakes that happened in the past that are vital not to repeat. He said that at this stage it is important that the law courts are allowed to conduct their work without any political interference or pressure, including that of the European Parliament.

“We want the whole truth to come out on the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and that justice is made in the law courts. Trials by the media or by politicians will only hinder the quest for justice,” Engerer concluded.